Lesson 2387

(Lesson 2387)(06-28-18) Matthew 26:26-30
    “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.”
    Today’s quote relates Matthew’s account of what has become known, in “Christian” circles, as either “communion” or “The Lord’s Supper”. It is very important to note that Matthew’s account of what is said and done during this time, is exactly the same as what is laid out in Mark’s account. However, Luke’s account, differs slightly from both Matthew and Mark, while John’s account does not mention the breaking of bread and drinking of wine at all.  knowledge if very inportant because “communion” has become a ritual that is somehow tied to the maintinance of one’s own eternal soul.
    When these lessons reach Luke’s accounting of Jesus’ final Passover meal, we will further expose the fallacy that is a part of this very important lesson. ~